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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,341.96, 323,392.32 and 126,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,341.96, 323,392.32 and 126,911.68 is: 175,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,341.96 : 323,392.32 = 126,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,341.96/323,392.32 = 126,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,341.96x = 323,392.32 × 126,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,341.96x = 41,042,262,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042,262,630.30/234,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,138.34

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